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Meet the candidate: Paloma Capanna

A profile of Paloma A. Capanna, a candidate for the New York State Senate's 54th District. (Oct. 3, 2008)

As 'behemoths' fall and Congress votes, Cornell experts offer a primer on the financial crisis

An Oct. 1 panel, organized by students for the Cornell International Affairs Review, confronted the events that have caused the 'erosion of confidence and trust' and 'financial behemoths [to] fall almost every week.' (Oct. 2, 2008)

PeopleSoft brings power to campus, despite complexity and some challenges

The new PeopleSoft computer system is not so much about technology as it is about better business practices and capabilities the university didn't have before. (Oct. 2, 2008)

Which grass is greener? Project identifies Northeast grasses that will fuel bioenergy era

At the first switchgrass field day Sept. 10, farmers and others learned about the status of Cornell studies designed to determine which field grasses have the best potential for biofuel. (Oct. 2, 2008)

Engineering students can now minor in business

As part of a collaboration with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, a business minor is now open to engineering students. (Oct. 2, 2008)

ILR professor provides tips on retaining top talent

Why do employees leave? What motivates good employees to stay? How skilled an employee's supervisor is plays a major role, a new study shows. (Oct. 2, 2008)

Tickets on sale for Nov. 1 Cornell Employee Celebration

Tickets are on sale until Oct. 24 for the Annual Cornell Employee Celebration, Nov. 1. The celebration features Cornell athletic events and a community dinner in Barton Hall, 3-5 p.m. (Oct. 2, 2008)

Healthy Living plan gets easier for participants

Endowed employees enrolled in the Cornell Program for Healthy Living will no longer need a fitness certificate to receive monthly discounts from fitness centers at Ithaca YMCA or Island Fitness. (Oct. 2, 2008)

New workshop on personal boundaries offered

A new workshop, 'Good Fences Make Good Neighbors,' from the Employee Assistance Program will be offered Oct. 8, 2-4 p.m. in Day Hall. (Oct. 2, 2008)

Loss of Chronicle calendar is a disappointment

Beth Fiori, a fellowship coordinator with Cornell Career Services, explains why 'Things to Do' misses the mark. (Oct. 2, 2008)

Loss of Chronicle calendar is a disappointment

To the editor:I've tried to get used to your paper's changes over the last year or so, but there is less and less information in what used to be a terrific weekly. The latest disappointment is your "Things to Do" list and…

Study shows hotels' Internet connections unsafe

Travelers who use a hotel's Internet network risk the possibility of data theft, concludes a new study from Cornell's School of Hotel Administration. (Oct. 1, 2008)